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India’s Nazara raises $101m via preferential issue

Indian gaming giant Nazara Technologies has secured 855 crore rupees (US$101.1 million) through a preferential issue of over 8.9 million fully paid equity shares.

This latest funding round was led by SBI Mutual Fund, contributing 220 crore rupees (US$26 million).

Nazara plans to use these funds for strategic acquisitions and business expansion. They also seek to increase their stake in Absolute Sports, the owner of Sportskeeda, to 91%.

Recent Nazara Technologies developments

Timeline
19-Sep-2024 🎮 India’s Nazara to raise over $100m in its largest fundraise so far
  • Nazara pursues $107M equity for expansion.
  • Increases stake in Absolute Sports to 91%.
13-Sep-2024 🎮 Nazara acquires 47.7% of Indian gaming firm for $99m
  • Nazara buys 47.7% stake in Moonshine for INR 832 cr
  • PokerBaazi drives 85% of Moonshine’s net revenue
13-Mar-2024 🎮 Indian gaming giant Nazara earmarks $100m for global expansion
  • Nazara pledges $100M for global expansion.
  • Focus on gaming studios and North American market.
07-Sep-2023 🎮 Indian gaming giant Nazara Technologies raises $49m
  • Nazara secures $49.2M from SBI Mutual Fund
  • Plans strategic acquisitions & global expansion
21-Apr-2023 🎮 From NFT gating to Web 2.5: how Nazara’s ex-CEO is tackling crypto games
  • Manish Agarwal simplifies NFTs in Web3 gaming.
  • IndiGG grows revenue significantly under his leadership.
11-Apr-2023 🎮 Nazara gaming arm buys 51% stake in SG live media firm

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